Thanksgiving in Ocean City.

Wow! Thanksgiving is here already. Soon the Ocean City Vacationers will be preparing to visit us this year. Here are some of the events that will be happening starting now, for those of you visiting before the summer season:

From November 17 to January 1st, Winterfest of Lights at the Northside Park, 127th St., Bayside.

Winterfest of Lights has been named a prestigious top 100 events for 2011 by the American Bus Association. Admission to this event is $5 for 12 years & older. It is free for 11 years old and younger. Call 800- 626-2326 for further details and information.

November 25-27 we have the Holiday Shopper's Fair at the Convention Center, 40th St., On the bay. This is an annual holiday shopping extravaganza. It has it all: Unique handmade merchandise, nautical gifts, of course and everything you could ever need for gift giving. Children's activities such as photo with Santa. Also a non-shopper's lounge for those (like my husbands that gets backaches when shopping). Please call 800-626-2326 for further details and information.

Happy Thanksgiving!

About skateboards, bikes and rollerblades In Ocean City, Maryland

I have seen the embarassing look on the kids' faces when stopped by the police because of skateboarding, rollerblading, etc. It is good to be well informed to avoid problems.

Here is some information that will come in handy when visiting Ocean City, as indicated on the official Ocean City website:

To keep everyone safe, special regulations take effect in the summer. Bicyclists and rollerbladers must follow the schedules listed below. No skateboards are allowed on the boardwalk, or on public streets, alleys, sidewalks or lots. A skateboard park is available at 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue. For the latest information on skate park hours and regulations, call the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department at (410) 250-0125 or (410) 289-2695.

Bicycles
Memorial Day through Labor Day 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
May 1 through Memorial Day 2:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Labor Day through September 30 2:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Holidays 2:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Sunfest 2:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Springfest 2:00 a.m. to 12 noon
October 1 through April 30 Anytime

Roller Skates/Blades
Weekdays April 1 through Memorial Day 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Labor Day through September 30 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Weekends April 1 until May 15 Sunrise to 12 noon
May 15 through Memorial Day Sunrise to 10:00 a.m.
Day after Labor Day until September 30 Sunrise to 10:00 a.m.
Holidays April 1 through May 15 Sunrise to 12 noon
May 15 through Memorial Day Sunrise to 10:00 a.m.
Day after Labor Day through September 30 Sunrise to 10:00 a.m.
October 1 through March 31 Anytime
Springfest Sunrise to 12 noon
Sunfest Sunrise to 10:00 a.m.

Once again I take this opportunity to thank those who rented from me in the past. I still get many requests for the condo. While we enjoy Ocean City very much, we have moved on to staying on a floating condo (our boat). Our Ocean City condo became a year round rental. Eventually it will no longer belong to us, but I will continue to inform vacationers about Ocean City through this site.

Ocean City Prices Coming Down?

I heard a radio ad over the weekend about a $15.00 charge for all day rides and water park. To think that we paid $37.00 a person about two years ago, just to enjoy the same Water park only, definitely makes me feel like I was ripped off!

Nevertheless, it is good to know that Ocean City is coming down to earth and not push us away by trying to make a killing each time we want to enjoy a little vacation. I haven't been there much ever since I rented my condo with a year lease (and for only $750/mo!) but I hope the trend continues so that all families can enjoy such a beautiful and fun place.

Ocean City Is Ready For Summer

I visited Ocean City last weekend, and it sure looks like it's ready for summer! I decided to rent my condo for the entyre year rather than the weekly seasonal rental I've been doing because it was very hard work. I tried my best to get the renters into a nice clean apartment. While it was a lot of fun to meet all the nice people, it was time cosuming as well. Selling the condo this or next year is out of the question.

I have created a search engine for your convenience in finding a nice condo for your summer rental.

Any comments or questions, please ask on this blog. I will try my best to answer about anything that I know in Ocean City.

Condo Rental Is Here Again- One Thing You Should Know

I can't believe another season for condo renters to start searching is here. unfortunately, I cannot start taking reservations until I am able to decide what to do this year. I am no longer available to do my own renting, and frankly, that is the best way to be a renter in Ocean City, because no rental agency will take care of it as well as the owner who at least will try to make sure to rent to seemingly decent people.

If you are a renter, here is one thing you should know: I urge you to be more considerate of the place you are staying in. It is a shame that some people think that paying for staying there gives then the right to trash the place. Think about it as being a guest of someone who cares enough to let you, a stranger, enjoy the pleasure of knowing what it's like living there, if at least for a week or two, or even on day.

Happy condo renting!

Places That Rent To High School Seniors In OCMD

By this time last year I was busy returning calls and e-mail from Seniors desperately looking for condo to rent in Ocean City. Those who were able to rent from me were very fortunate.

I can understand why most rentors refrain from renting to Seniors, because a lot of them can become destructive and irresponsible. There is no way of telling who that might be. For example, I had a mother who personally inspected the condo before her daughter and friends rented from me. She was very worried about me and my condo. After her approval, and my delight because I thought there would be no trouble at all from kids with very concerned parents, her daughter spent a week with her very destructive friends, whom I'm sure her mother didn't know about (boys and girls.

Although I announced on previous writings that I am selling the condo and will not be renting this year, I am still getting a lot of requests. The condo has not sold yet and it is possible that I decide to rent towards the end of this month. I will post and announcement on this Blog, as I feel, however, that most Seniors are still worthy.

Meanwhile, happy condo renting!

Ocean City Maryland- Better Than Ever!

The season is off to a good start in Ocean City. The weather is finally cooperating and we are, once again, enjoying the view from our condo. Unfortunately, it hasn't sold yet, but at least it is giving us the opportunity to enjoy it a little bit longer. Who knows, perhaps we will decide to keep it after all. There is just too much inventory at this time. I don't really blame the buyers for not being able to choose. I even tried to give away my almost-new-deck-boat. However, I think it created the impression that we were desperate. Thus the offers made on our condo, including the boat, were redicoulous!



The renters are, nonetheless, plenty. I think this will be one of the most crowded summers there. It is good to see crowds in Ocean City. It gives one a sense of prosperity. It is good to know that people are still finding the time to enjoy.

Good swimming everyone!